A Musical Identity Shaped by International Influences
In the heart of Brno, Czech Republic’s vibrant second city, singer, pianist and composer Kristina Kubíková is carving out a musical world rooted in emotional honesty, intricate harmonies and a lifelong fascination with the meeting point between music and language. With her upcoming album Music 27, she steps forward as a fully independent artist, offering a sound shaped by international influences and deeply personal reflection.
Growing up captivated by British and Irish music, Kubíková cites Freddie Mercury, Bono, and the temperate sensitivity of Scottish and Irish folk as major touchstones. “I’ve always been influenced by UK and Irish music,” she explains. “The passion in Freddie’s voice, the truth in Bono’s ideas, these things shaped how I hear and create music.” She also draws inspiration from Alicia Keys’ soulful intensity, as well as a wide range of classical repertoire, from Mozart to contemporary film scores.
The Harmonic Language Behind Her Sound
This blend of influences finds expression in the harmonies that define her sound. Kubíková speaks with enthusiasm about chord progressions borrowed from her musical heroes, particularly Mercury. “I know every song by Freddie,” she says with a smile. “Those chromatic changes, that emotional tension… it stays with you.” Her upcoming album reflects this interplay of soul, melancholic pop and dream-like textures, underpinned by the classical discipline she has cultivated through her parallel academic career.
Bridging Linguistics and Composition
Alongside her music, Kubíková is completing a PhD in linguistics, with a focus on the relationship between words, melodies and the evolution of opera. Though highly technical, her research informs her artistic philosophy: that music and language share the same emotional architecture. “Music is a language,” she says simply. “It connects people, no matter where they come from.” Her studio work often becomes a point of convergence between academic inquiry and creative instinct: a space where theory and emotional expression coexist.
Music 27: A Journey Through Isolation and Renewal
Music 27 was born during a period of personal isolation and emotional upheaval. Kubíková speaks openly about feeling overlooked and invisible, both in her personal life and artistic relationships. The album became her way of reclaiming that space. “I had so much pain inside,” she explains. “I decided to put it into words and music. There’s always a light we can touch, even in the darkness.”
The Symbolism of “27”
The title itself is deeply symbolic. Born on the 27th of January, she views the number as a personal signifier and a tribute to loved ones who shaped her life, including her late grandfather. “My hero”, she states proudly. Kristina is quick to clarify that it bears no relation to the infamous “27 Club”. “This is something personal,” she stresses. “A message to myself to carry on, to stay authentic and not give up.”
Crafting an Independent Artistic Vision
Authenticity has also guided her decision to work independently. Armed with strong musical intuition and developing theoretical knowledge, she builds arrangements in collaboration only with her sound engineer at the Brno-based studio Skroupova. “I didn’t want too many outside influences,” she explains. “I wanted to be responsible for every decision.” Live performances are planned for the future, with both Czech and international session musicians, but the project will remain firmly centred around her own name and vision.
Vocal Inspirations From Home and Abroad
Despite her Czech heritage, Kubíková’s local listening habits are modest; she more readily cites British and Irish styles, alongside Czech artists such as David Koller and Dan Bárta, as touchstones for vocal performance. She values musicians who prioritise craft over spectacle. “I like when someone gets on stage and you can feel that they can really sing,” she says.
As anticipation builds for Music 27, Kubíková continues to attract listeners across the UK and Ireland, where her music has already begun to circulate on independent radio. For her, the response is a reminder of exactly why she makes music: to share feelings honestly, and to offer connection where words might fall short.
“I want people to feel hope in the darkness,” she says. “If someone recognises themselves in my songs, then the music has spoken.”
Looking Ahead
Music 27 is expected to be released in early 2026 and will feature tracks including “I Have Demons”, “I Feel Me” and “I See Stars”.
You can listen to Kristina's tracks here : https://music.apple.com/cz/artist/kristina-kub%C3%ADkov%C3%A1/1812359175
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